By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneAs of April 13, there have been over 500 cases of coronavirus in Washoe County resulting in at least 12 deaths. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has continued to mandate closures of recreational areas and prohibit group gatherings, but there’s still a gray area about whether it’s okay to still travel and stay in … [Read more...]
Amodei hammers SBA’s anti-gaming decision
Congressman Mark Amodei criticized the Small Business Administration for internal rules that prohibit small gaming businesses and their employees to be treated like businesses of similar sizes. “It appears that a 25-year-old Small Business Administration internal regulation will replace congressional intent of the CARES Act relating to participation in the Paycheck Protection … [Read more...]
Nevada’s oldest restaurant continues to serve Sparks amid pandemic – to go
By Kayla AndersonSparks TribuneDue to the COVID-19 pandemic many Sparks restaurants have experienced a drop in business or have had to change course completely to comply with Governor Steve Sisolak’s orders. While some have been forced to shutter their doors for the time being, others continue to serve customers with curbside delivery and takeout options.One such restaurant … [Read more...]
Update on Willow Springs Center
The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance is actively investigating Willow Springs Center, a licensed hospital serving children with behavioral health needs in Reno. As of today, 24 youth and 11 staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and others are still awaiting test results. The Division is coordinating with the Washoe … [Read more...]
Gov. Sisolak bans anti-malaria drugs for coronavirus patients
Associated Press Nevada’s governor has signed an emergency order barring the use of anti-malaria drugs for someone who has the coronavirus. Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order Tuesday restricting chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine comes after President Donald Trump touted the medication as a treatment for the virus. Trump last week falsely stated that the Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Disaster Resource Guide for Nevada
In a Medium post published today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) unveiled a comprehensive Disaster Resource Guide for Nevadans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes critical information on medical care, mental health services, financial and housing assistance, aid for seniors, resources for small business owners, and more. The Disaster Resource … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Cases in Nevada Rise to 4 After Patients in Clark, Washoe Counties Test Presumptively Positive
By Jackie Valley and Megan Messerly The Nevada Independent Local health district officials announced Sunday that two more Nevadans have tested presumptively positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the number of COVID-19 cases in the Silver State to four, and asked residents to reconsider upcoming travel plans. One of them, a man in his 30s, was identified by … [Read more...]
Sisolak: Don’t panic, but practice basic hygiene to prepare for coronavirus
By Jackie Valley and Michelle Rindels The Nevada Independent Gov. Steve Sisolak, flanked by state health workers and other government officials, delivered a message of unity and calm Friday afternoon as Nevada prepares for possible coronavirus cases. There have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus — formally known as COVID-19 — in Nevada, Sisolak said, before urging … [Read more...]